Ed Yu
March-08-1965 - June-29-2021
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Chrissie posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2021
Weyman and family, my deepest condolences for your loss.
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Mark Goulden posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
This is very tough to absorb, we were once very close. An ultimate in being prepared. One such story, my first OFSAA he invites me to come. We stay in Paul Fong's condo which he shared with his cousin. He calls my name to wake just after 6 to get to Rick Hanson by 8, yes matches started at 9! I don't have much time and when I bent to toe my shoes..riiipppp, from the belt to the crotch, and yes, my only ref pants. "If only I brought my portable sewing kit!". Ed: "Oh wait, the only thing I still have here...' brings a cookie tin with needle and thread. Did he plan that? That far in advance..nah, say it ain't so..yet it's very possible with this guy. Fortunately I had round 1 off. No hack job...whew. many many road trips to help Reg. 5 with tournaments and Beach season. God, I'll miss him! Tweet on my good friend
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John D Maxwell posted a condolence
Sunday, July 25, 2021
I’m a humble customer of Lotus House and got to know Ed a little there. What a wonderful, kind family. Just lovely people. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
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Radomir Crapic posted a condolence
Monday, July 12, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family, Ed will be remembered from us who had an opportunity to work with him in volleyball courts.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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My condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I was lucky enough to have met Ed through Paul Wong back in the 90s. Ed was the most kind, thoughtful, amazing person who always had a smile on his face. I last had a chance to see Ed at a senior boys' volleyball tournament in Brampton in Oct 2019 where I had the chance to chat and laugh with Ed and see his smiling face. I will always remember Ed as a wonderful friend and a great volleyball referee.
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Irene Prime posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Ed would email me when he was going to be down in this area - always " if you need any help, let me know". He once did 2 matches of a 12U on a Sunday afternoon, and emailed me back to say thank you and that he had a great time with the young athletes. He was the ultimate technician and supporter for everyone - he loved volleyball. There are so many officials that are stronger and more confident because of his mentorship. And he was a great friend. He will be so sadly missed.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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I am deeply saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Although we only had the chance to work together a few times he left an indelible mark on me. He was a wonderful volleyball mentor, an ace electronic "fixer" and more than that a person I called my friend. While getting to know Ed, especially the time spent with him at the Invictus Games and OFSAA, I grew to appreciate his quirky sense of humour and his kindness. So many have been touched by his genuineness, his indomitable spirit, and his infectious love for the sport of volleyball, he will be dearly missed on and off the courts. My sincerest condolences to the Yu family.
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Elaine Fong posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
I am heart broken. I so valued Ed’s friendship spanning decades and distance. He was truly kind and giving. So much volleyball, so many laughs, and so many heartfelt conversations. Thank you for being my “big brother”, confidant, conscience, cheerleader, voice of reason and the most wonderful friend.
To his parents, brother, Paul and family, I send my deepest condolences. He was a remarkable man and will be sorely missed.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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One of the things I love about my involvement in volleyball and beach volleyball is my ‘family’. The people you form relationships with that you rekindle when you reconnect, no matter how long or how infrequent it’s been. Just like family.
I met Ed at Beach Blast in Toronto in 1998. We became beach volleyball referees together, and fast friends. We refereed National Tour events, National Championships and international events together. More importantly, we became ‘volleyball family’ to each other.
It’s hard to believe, and heart wrenching, that he’s gone, way too soon. It’s funny that he’s in the centre of this photo, because Ed hated being the centre of attention. He was always concerned about looking after everyone else, himself last. A huge heart. It’s been a couple years since we’ve seen each other, but I know we’d have hugged, reconnected, talked and laughed together on our next visit.
I will miss you my brother, and it is with a very heavy heart that I wrap my head around the fact I will never get to enjoy your company again. We will all carry your memory when I reconnect with ‘family’ members, again. My heart goes out to Ed's family, I am thinking of you all during these difficult times.
Rest easy my friend.
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Lisa Fabian posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
My deepest condolences to Ed's family and friends. From my first meeting (about 15 years ago) with Ed on the volleyball court his kind, inclusive personality and insights have always remained with me. Thank you Ed for your patience, guidance, support and friendship. You have left us way too soon and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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From the first time I met Ed, I liked him. I only got to see him once or twice a year but it was always a wonderful and enriching experience, he was always there to cheer you on, help you out or just sit and listen patiently. He will be greatly missed. Sleep well my friend, rest assured that your legacy of positivity and encouragement will continue in all those that had the privilege of meeting you. ~KM
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John Moakler posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Wow, what a shock to hear of Ed's passing. All I can think about is his smiling face and positive attitude in life. I have known Ed for over 20 years and I will truly miss working with him on the volleyball court. Our loss is heaven's gain....Ed, you will be truly missed by your volleyball family.
John Moakler
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Kennedy posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
My first nationals I had the privilege of reffing with you. You taught me a lot in 3 games and I continued to learn more from you over the last 5 years. Even though our badge levels are different, it never felt that way. You were so much more than a mentor though.
You were the smiling, bright, happy ray of sunshine that always had a positive outlook on reffing and life. You continuously assured me that I was going somewhere in my reffing career. You always told me how proud you were because of how far I’ve come; how excited you were for where I would go. You became a close friend who I knew would support me the rest of my life.
Due to covid, I haven’t seen you in a while and I very much wish this did not happen. I wish I could see you and give you a hug. I wish you could be around for when I get my national badge. I very much wish I had more years with you. In all of this wishing, I know you would have told me to stay as positive as possible. Well, I’m positive I will do my
best in reffing and life to make you proud. I’m positive I will do my best to continue your legacy through mentoring. I promise I will never forget you and I promise I will see you again one day.
RIP and thank you for being one of the good ones.
To his family and other friends I am giving you all hugs from a distance and thinking of you all in this difficult time. He truly was an amazing man.
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Monday, July 5, 2021
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Ed.. was a great man, that will never be forgotten. his kind heart, his contagious smile. his giving nature.. he was they type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back if he knew it would help you.. you will be missed my friend.. my heart goes out to Ed's family during this tough time.
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Dimitri Magirias posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
I’ll never forget working a match with Ed at York. He was a seasoned referee and I was a rookie. He offered me a ride home and gave me the same advice I pass on to younger referees now. Ed wanted to see everyone else succeed before he did. Ed epitomized the concept of Pay It Forward with our referees.
Rest peacefully, Ed. I vow to be the same guiding light for referees that you were for me.
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Shannon Woodhouse posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
Ed was a force! He had a way to make everyone around him smile! He was quirky and kind. He was an amazing mentor and always helped you to grow your craft! I had the pleasure to ref along side him in Toronto at the VC Nationals and even though I was having a rough day on the court he helped me to turn it around and he unquestionably made me a better referee. I will miss him terribly. Sleep sweet my friend!
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Chris and Kendra Engbers posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
Ed was a truly exceptional person. He was kind, generous and patient. I don’t t think I ever heard him raise his voice once. Absolutely one of kind and an incredible person. We will miss him dearly.
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Gary Sweet posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
The volleyball community has lost a special person. My wife and I have known Ed during our entire volleyball careers in Ottawa, and both our children have had the opportunity to meet him during their volleyball path playing with the Maverick’s club. He will be sadly missed up on the stand as will his comforting grin that encouraged players and spectators to enjoy the sport.
Gary Sweet and Family
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Jocelyne Gervais posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
Ed was an exceptional human being, his generosity and kindness are legendary. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times over the years and treasure those visits. He is sadly missed but not forgotten. My condolences to the family and all of Ed’s many friends.
Best wishes,
Jocelyne Gervais
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Margo Loughren posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
Thinking of you at this most difficult time.....Doug and Margo Loughren
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Christopher Morry posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2021
My deepest sympathies to Ed's family and to Norma. Ed was one of the kindest and most generous souls it has ever been my privilege to know. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Ed to do for even a casual acquaintance. He delighted in being of assistance in any way that he could and never missed an opportunity to lend a hand and never expected anything in return. What a wonderful world this would be if there were more people like Ed in it.
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G Chan posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
This world has lost an incredible life. My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the YU family. Thinking of the Yu and extended family in this difficult time.
Ed’s legacy will always be in hearts of all he touched, I am sure Ed would like his family to continue to feel the joy, love and laughters in this world. May reminisces of all the magical laughters heal your sorrow.
Ed, we will all missed your warm smiles, big bright attentive eyes, most generous kind heart and true gentlemanly temperament. Thank you for your visits in your busy schedule when I most in needed of a friend.
RIP, my little brother.
You will always live in my heart,
Gloria Chan
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Jane Yardley posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Ed has consistently been one of the most thoughtful and most generous people that I have ever met. Whether it was brushing the snow off of friend's cars in the parking lot before they got out, helping someone fix their tech problems, or making sure that a friend who was working long hours was eating enough by bringing them a cooked meal. Even though I haven't lived in Ottawa in over 8 years now, Ed always checked in with me. We shared birthday pleasantries every year since finding out that we were born on the same day, albeit a few years apart. Whenever Ed met one of my friends, he would remember them, because they were now his friends. He would treat them with the same kindness and generosity as he would treat me. He was a mentor when I was a referee, an import link in my support network during my years pursuing a PhD, and always a true friend. I will miss our catch-up breakfasts on my visits to Ottawa and hope that I can pay forward some of the immense kindness that he showed me over the years.
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Dario Lavaud posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Thank you Ed for your generosity, kindness and guidance you share to me when I first became your roommate for these four years that I live in Ottawa. You were always willing to help me out, to teach me a bit about the world and be a caring listener. I give my condolences to the family.
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Hugh Alexander posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
My condolences to the Yu family. I am saddened to learn of Ed's passing.
Although losing touch with Ed after I moved to BC, when he would see my parents, he would ask how I was doing and my parents would give me an update on Ed. Ed most often had a big smile under that mustache, and was a very generous and giving person with such a positive mindset and spirit. From our days going to school together at Glashan Middle School to our time spent together at Glebe Collegiate, we all knew about Ed's passion for supportive friendships and his love of volleyball. He loved to play and coach and apparently became a referee, as a way of staying connected to the game he loved so much. I know that Ed also devoted his time to helping with the family restaurant when it was in Ottawa, at Carlingwood and in Smith's Falls.
I am thinking about Ed, Weyman, their hardworking mom and dad as well as their extended family and friends during these challenging times.
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Colin Viertelhausen posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Thank you Ed for your generosity and your guidance.
Your passionate spirit lives on in the many whose hearts you have touched; and while we will miss you more than words can say, your gentleness will continue to echo through this world as we remember you in our daily lives.
We carry you with us when we are kind to others.
Like you were.
We carry you with us when we uplift those around us.
Like you did.
We carry you with us always.
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Wilf Malette posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
It was my honour and privilege to have reffed with Ed in Toronto over 20 years ago. I subsequently moved to the Ottawa area and to my surprise and delight, met him again.
Ed was one of the classiest persons I have been lucky to have ever known.
Please accept my deepest regrets and sympathies. So sorry for your loss.
Wilf Malette
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Andrew Harkness posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I have fond memories of Ed from our years together at Glashan and Glebe and will always remember him as a real gentlemen, extremely positive, friendly to everyone, a talented athlete, generous in spirit and kind-hearted. My condolences to all who were close to and cared for Ed.
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Tammy Rossignol posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Heartbroken over the loss of this wonderful man....a true gentleman in every sense. Always a smile on his face followed by a sincere inquiry about the family. Ed would hand over everything in his reffing bag to assist in your match if needed and if he didn't have it, he surely would the next time :). I will cherish every memory I have of this soft spoken, generous, loyal man who has been such a positive influence in my volleyball world for the past 25 yrs.
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Alison Lawford posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Ed was the most amazing person I have ever known. He was patient and kind and selfless. He taught others how to be better people without them actually realizing what he was doing. He was a natural leader. He will be missed by his friends and family. And especially by me, who leaned on him during my darkest hours. He was my friend and confident. He will always be in my heart and my thoughts. Alison Lawford
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Jacob posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
I had the chance to ref with Ed as well as he reffed by Ed as a player. Although I did not know Ed outside of volleyball he was a great man and gave a lot to the sport.
My sincerest condolences to the Yu family.
All the best
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Lee MacKay posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Sincere condolence to Ed's family. Ed was an absolute gem as a mentor for me as a volleyball official. He was always kind and always generous with his time. I will miss seeing him at these events. This is very sad indeed.
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David Gross posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
I am thankful for the time I knew Ed. His subtle way with humour made me laugh every time. He was such a great guy. I am saddened and very sorry for your loss.
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Marko Stepa posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Very sad to hear of Ed’s passing. He was such a kind generous person. Sincere condolences to his family.
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Sylvie posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
The Canadian volleyball family loses a true gentleman and class act. Ed, you were one of a kind and will be missed. RIP you lovely man. xoxo Sylvie Bigras
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Jennifer Adams posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
My sincerest condolences. I was privileged to call Ed my friend from the volleyball referee community. I will miss our chats about his newest gadgets that help improve his referee abilities and his constant encouragement for my personal development. He was a great friend and an even better human. My thoughts are with his family.
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Jennie posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
It is with great sadness upon the news of Ed's passing. Fond memories from the Esnard Family. Much Love Always
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kosta6254@rogers.com posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Dear Por and Kam Chu Yu, my deepest condolences for the loss of your son Eddie. He was a kind and good friend throughout our years at school.
Dear Weyman, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Eddie. There are so many wonderful memories growing up together, and Eddie has left a very positive impact on the world. May he Rest In Peace.
Kosta Georgaras
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Cath Cimei posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2021
We lost our Guardian Angel this day. With a heavy heart, filled with love, I offer my condolences to your family. Ed was a special, special person the world will miss. Much love, Catherine Cimei (née Mawer)
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Friday, July 2, 2021
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Friday, July 2, 2021
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Mr and Mrs Yu, Weyman,
My family joins me in sending our condolences.
So fortunate to have had Ed as a friend and grateful for all the wonderful memories.
You are in our thoughts.
Hillary Nangle
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Betty Ronan posted a condolence
Friday, July 2, 2021
Dear Por & Kammi & Family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Son Ed.
Know that many are sharing in your loss.
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Friday, July 2, 2021
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